named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
General Membership Meetings
Hosts monthly meetings for members to discuss association business, breeding, registration, and equine events.
Youth Program
Engages young members through dedicated meetings and activities to foster involvement in the Quarter Horse community.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 4 activities
- Administers year-end awards and recognition programsRecognizes top performers in its show season through year-end awards, including publishing champions and final points standings annually, and hosts an annual awards banquet to honor achievements in the Quarter Horse community.
- Organizes and administers NYSQHA Queen contestHosts an annual NYSQHA Queen contest as part of its programming to engage members and promote youth involvement in the Quarter Horse community.
- Organizes and hosts annual Quarter Horse show seasonPlans, administers, and hosts an annual series of horse shows for Quarter Horse exhibitors, including managing stall reservations and maintaining points standings across multiple years. The 2026 show season includes seasonal stall reservations and ongoing publication of points standings.
- Supports youth participation in equine education and leadershipRaises funds to support youth members' participation in educational, competitive, and leadership events, enhancing youth development within the Quarter Horse community.
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Equine Industry Representation and Support 1 activity
- Advocates for and promotes New York-based Quarter Horse breeders and ownersWorks to increase the number of New York-based breeders and owners of American Quarter Horses registered with the American Quarter Horse Association and promotes their interests through community engagement and outreach.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Conducts charitable fundraising campaignsOrganizes and runs the "Ride for A Cause" campaign to raise funds and awareness for the Wanderers Rest Humane Association, linking equine activities with community philanthropy.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Facilitates organizational and member meetingsConducts regular in-person, teleconference, and event-based meetings for members, including general meetings during show events, weekly youth meetings, and an annual general meeting held during a banquet. Meeting minutes are produced and published regularly.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Secures sponsorships and donations to support show activitiesAccepts monetary sponsorships and in-kind donations from businesses and individuals to fund horse shows, which are used as prizes, giveaways, and operational support for events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$169K
Contributions & grants$1000%
Program service revenue$158K94%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$500
expenses
Total expenses$159K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$31K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Amanda Hansberger — Director
- Christina Conlon — Director
- Patricia Egan — Director
- Rebecca Downey — Director
- Richard Downey — Director
- Stacy Anatriello — Director
- Stacy Cimochowski — Director
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Alta Partner — Elite sponsor of the 2026 NYSQHA show season.
- American Quarter Horse Association Network — Member organization linked through affiliation
- American Quarter Horse Association Network — Recognizes AQHA as the national breed registry and supports its members within the context of AQHA-registered horses.
- American Quarter Horse Association Network — Registers quarter horses for breeders and owners in coordination with the American Quarter Horse Association.
- American Quarter Horse Association Network — Works with breeders and exhibitors registered with the American Quarter Horse Association.
- Connecticut Quarter Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated state quarter horse association
- Death Wish Coffee Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2026 NYSQHA show season.
- Empire State Quarter Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated equine organization in New York region
- Equine Now Partner — Linked as a resource for equine sales and information
- Equine Valley Association Graduation Circuit Partner — Linked as an equine event circuit organization
- Liberty Agway Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 2026 NYSQHA show season.
- Maine Quarter Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated state quarter horse association
- Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated state quarter horse association
- National Snaffle Bit Association Network — Linked as a national equine breed and competition organization
- New Hampshire Quarter Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated state quarter horse association
- New Jersey Quarter Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated state quarter horse association
- New York State Saddle Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated equine organization in New York
- Paul Congelosi Trailer Sales Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2026 NYSQHA show season.
- Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated state quarter horse association
- Superior Housing LLC Partner — Elite sponsor of the 2026 NYSQHA show season.
- Vermont Quarter Horse Association Partner — Linked as an affiliated state quarter horse association
- Veterans Memorial Center Park Partner — Host site for in-person organizational meetings in Cobleskill, NY.
- Wanderers Rest Humane Association Partner — Beneficiary of the NYSQHA Youth's Ride for a Cause campaign.
- Western New York Quarter Horse Club, Inc. Partner — Linked as a regional quarter horse club in New York
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy to Grow Breed Participationmethodology: breeder-and-exhibitor-advocacyBy advocating for breeders and exhibitors, the organization increases participation and ownership in the American Quarter Horse breed within New York State, because representation and support strengthen stakeholder commitment and lower barriers to entry.
- Recognition and Awards to Promote Engagementmethodology: recognition-and-awardsBy recognizing achievements within the Quarter Horse community, the organization promotes ongoing engagement and excellence, because public acknowledgment reinforces participation and motivates continued involvement.
- Youth Development Through Equine Leadershipmethodology: youth-development-through-equine-leadershipBy funding educational, competitive, and leadership opportunities for youth, the organization builds future leadership in the equine industry, because early engagement fosters long-term commitment and skill development.